28/05/2014  Happy Valley  Race 8

COUR VALANT lost ground when crowded for room at the start between EXCITING DREAM and HAPPY YEAH YEAH which shifted out. This resulted in COUR VALANT racing back in the field. From wide barriers, RAINBOW FIGHTER and HAPPY ERA were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. For some distance approaching and passing the 800 Metres, COUR VALANT commenced to over-race badly and was checked away from the heels of WINDICATOR STAR, resulting in COUR VALANT becoming unbalanced. Near the 650 Metres, WINDICATOR STAR and FIONN’S TREASURE momentarily raced in restricted room inside GREAT STORM which shifted in. For the majority of the race, GREAT STORM travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of RAINBOW FIGHTER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of COUR VALANT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. BUNDLE OF JOY and EXCITING DREAM were sent for sampling. <29/5/2014 Additional Veterinary Reports>RAINBOW FIGHTER, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. RAINBOW FIGHTER was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer D Cruz this morning. He said at this time he found the horse to be lame in its left hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, RAINBOW FIGHTER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.